SPARE ROOM TO OFFICE OF PRODUCTIVITY
Updated: Feb 21, 2021
We've been locked down and WFH for so long now, we've been looking longingly at the spare room and our garages and wondering, what if I had a little bit of imagination, can I turn this space into my office to be super productive in?
Here are some spaces I transformed during lockdown. Whether your taste is Mid-Century Modern, Dark and Moody, Monochromatic, High-End or Masculine, I have some tips:
Choose your space: Spare room, garage, garden room, under the stairs, hallway, landing or loft
Transform/upcycle a shelf, dressing table, two bedside tables, trellis legs with a glass or wooden top newly painted or varnished
Give the space a good clear out of junk and give it a good clean
Make sure you have good natural light and task lighting
Place your desk below a window, this will ensure there is no glare on your screen and a bright background behind you for online/onscreen meetings
Create an interesting backdrop with wallpaper, bookshelf, pinboard, abstract artwork or map
Make sure you have easy access to sockets, wifi, broadband connections
Paint the space a new neutral colour, give it a theme that reflects your business
Comfy chair, radio, rug, artwork, books, family photos and some plants to create a warm, softened inviting space to be productive in
Storage: small filing cabinet, smart or colourful textured storage boxes and small shelving unit